DAN JAMES was sent off for a horror tackle as Leeds lost 3-0 to Chelsea.
Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku scored for Chelsea as Leeds stayed in the relegation zone with just TWO games remaining.
Brighton are up next on Sunday for Leeds at Elland Road.
- Result: Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
- Leeds XI: Meslier, Koch, Cooper, Llorente, Struijk, Bate, Phillips, Harrison, Raphinha, Rodrigo, James
- Chelsea XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso, James, Kovacic, Jorginho, Pulisic, Mount, Lukaku
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Mindset may be dragging players down
It is clear to see that the Leeds players are devoid of any sort of confidence whatsoever.
When you are stuck in a rut of the same negative results it can be difficult to snap out of it.
So late on in the season, the timing is calamitous for Marsch’s team.
Tuchel touching Champions League qualification
If Tottenham fail to win against Arsenal on Sunday, Chelsea will have their qualification guaranteed.
It is a big ask of Conte’s inconsistent side to win all three of their remaining games but while it is still mathematically possible, Tuchel will not rest on his laurels.
This means more.
Gravity takes it toll on Leeds
Technically, it is Leeds’ performances and lack of goals that will see them go down this season.
Maybe gravity has some part to play with how easily they are going down.
Part of me thinks having no shots on goal in 90 minutes of football has something to do with it also.
FT: Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
The referee brings the game to a close.
Leeds fans all around the ground feel like those Chilean miners when they were released by the emergency teams.
They are free from this ordeal.
Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
90+2. It will be a surprise to see Leeds get the points they need to stay up now.
At this time of the season, there is always one side sucked into bad form where they couldn’t even buy a win.
Leeds are that team this season.
Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
90. We are going to have an additional 3 minutes of torture here.
That is if you are a Leeds United fan.
Chelsea fans will feel like European Champions again.
Mason Mount wins a deserving player of the match.
Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
88. Leeds have now conceded 37 home league goals.
Their second worst tally in the top-flight.
Cameras pan onto the Leeds owner who looks like he has bought shares in a hugging company as the pandemic breaks out.
Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
86. The Chelsea fans sing loudly from the away end.
This has been an easy visit North for the Londoners.
Leeds look ready for the final whistle.
Leeds 0-3 Chelsea
84. Finally persistence pays off for Chelsea’s striker.
He seemed to take too long to get the shot away.
Lukaku burying the ball into the top corner.
Goal – Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea)
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
82. Chelsea have recently dropped points from winning positions.
If they do that today, take Jesse Marsch’s lottery numbers.
Leeds have still yet to register a shot on target.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea – Lukaku chance
80. Alonso does well down the left beating his marker.
He squares the ball back to Lukaku.
The Belgian gets to the ball and shoots but it is deflected wide.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
78. Rafinha comes off for Gelhardt.
When you look at Leeds’ situation it makes for bleak reading.
You would wonder if Harry Houdini could get out of this one.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
76. Ziyech and Azpilicueta are about to come on for Chelsea.
Some fresh legs to rest players for the final this weekend.
Gelhardt looks about to come on for Leeds as well.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
74. Sometimes I wonder if a cardboard cut-out of Romelu Lukaku would stand as much of a chance of scoring as the big man himself.
Statistically one should deflect off him and in over the 90 minutes.
Chelsea’s striker will be livid if doesn’t score this evening.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
72. Leeds have a free kick just inside the Chelsea half.
Some breather for the defence and goalkeeper.
Lukaku clears the in-swinging delivery.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
70. What this Leeds team could do with Mark Viduka in his prime now.
To be honest we would probably be talking about they need to get more service into the player.
Leeds manage four consecutive passes before gifting it back to the visitors.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
68. Not too long ago, Leeds fans felt they were not too far from securing their Premier League safety with a few wins.
Football can be a cruel mistress.
They look way out of their depth tonight.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
66. Chelsea fans have started the ole’s to every touch.
Painful viewing to be a Leeds United fan.
Tuchel’s side are in the mood for more goals.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea – Lukaku chance
64. The big Belgian striker is looking in confident mood.
Rolling Cooper and finding himself some space to shoot.
He drags his effort just wide of the post.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
62. Leeds are going through the motions.
Not even Jesus could save Leeds now.
Man City are looking to sell as well with arrival of Haaland.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
60. If this were a boxing match, someone from the Leeds’ corner would have thrown the towel in by now.
It would feel like more of a commentary of their Premier League status to do that right now.
Chelsea enjoying an evening stroll here, getting their steps in.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea – Pulisic chance!
58. This could be a very long last 30 minutes for the home faithful.
Rodrigo loses the ball to American just outside his own box.
He shoots looking for the top corner but it a few feet wide.
Leeds 0-2 Chelsea
56. Game over right there.
As Chelsea come forward, there are player overloads all over the pitch.
It is laid off to Pulisic on the edge of the box who strokes it home.
Game over for Leeds.
Goal – Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
